Today, on the 10th of November, one of the biggest art events in Dubai, DIFC Art Nights, will take place at the Gate Village in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The event will last for two days, until the 11th of November, and is free to attend.
DIFC Art Nights is a blend of art, culture, and entertainment. The main theme of this November’s Art Nights’ edition (the 14th one) is “Sustainability: Art for a Better World”. Being held in collaboration with Habroosh Art Foundation, DIFC Art Nights will feature numerous exhibits by art galleries and auction houses from all over the world. Opera Gallery will be showcasing museum-scale works created by contemporary artists; visitors will have an opportunity to take a tour of the gallery. Christie’s, a famous auction house, will host an exhibition by Claude & François-Xavier Lalanne (Les Lalanne), the exceptional French sculptors.
Besides, one is invited to take part in a panel discussion on art as an investment, which is being held today, at 8 PM. The curators of the discussion are such art industry experts as Meagan Kelly Horsman, Managing Director for Christie’s Middle East and North Africa; Gilles Dylan, CEO & President of Opera Gallery Group; and Sylvain P. Gaillard, Director of Opera Gallery.
At DIFC Art Nights, apart from admiring art, visitors can also enjoy live entertainment and gastronomic delights at Michelin-star restaurants at Gate Village.
About the location and the participants:
DIFC is one of the world’s most advanced financial centres for the Middle East, South Asia and Africa and South Asia. A financial hub with modern infrastructure, perfect facilities and support services, it also houses some of Dubai’s most popular restaurants and boutiques. In addition, it is a leading art hub in the region. The Gate Village, a part of DIFC, is a great public space combining architecture, gastronomy, and industrial and interior design. It is made up of ten high-rise buildings joined by a walkway.
Habroosh Art Foundation founded in 2018 in Dubai represents the Emirati artist Jamal Habroush Al Suwaidi; it promotes his work. Jamal (born in 1971) studied at the Sharjah Art Institute, took courses in drawing, sculpting and ceramics and attended workshops in the UAE, France and Switzerland. The theme of his art is the UAE’s environment. In his art pieces, he gathered aspects of nature, history and heritage.
Opera Gallery established in Paris in 1994 by Gilles Dyan is one of the leading art galleries with 13 locations in different countries. It presents works by modern and contemporary artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Aside from a permanent exhibition, the gallery organizes about four solo shows and curated exhibitions a year.
Christie’s (Christie’s International PLC) is a British auction firm internationally known for the sale of art. Founded by James Christie in 1766 in London, it became one of the world’s major auction houses, which has a long history of handling many historic sales.
To learn more about DIFC Art Nights, please visit the event’s official web page.
You may also be interested in visiting Dubai Design Week 2022.
